Cavite Farms

For the first time, I became a tour guide and enjoyed it because I visited some of the farms in Cavite. It was the Lakbay Aral of WESMARRDEC. On the first day, the group visited STARRDEC, the Research and Extension Units of Cavite State University, and the National Coffee Research, Development, and Extension Center. On the second day, we visited the dragon fruit farm of FITS CvSU's Magsasaka Siyentista Mr. Eddie Silan. Then we proceeded to Yoki's Farm in Mendez where we were guided to their greenhouses full of hydroponically grown lettuce. There are herbs and orchids too. We were surprised to see the owner's collections of antiques and other treasures in the museum. There is an aviary for colorful bird collections.  

Our next stop was at The Flower Farm in Guinhawa, Mendez, Cavite. Greenhouses were full of drip-irrigated gerberas and mums from Holland, foliage plants, herbs, and many more.  

The last farm we visited was Gourmet's Farm in Silang, Cavite. There are different kinds of lettuces grown on soil beds. We also saw the herb plantations and learned that their herbs are being endorsed by Sharon Cuneta. I got to meet and taste ashitaba (a medicinal herb, good for hypertension according to our tour guide). The sanctuary is a quiet place for meditation and relaxation, and for simply appreciating mother nature.